Radioddity GD-73 Series User manual

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Radioddity GD-73
User manual

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Overview of Radioddity
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seasoned amateur radio operator, we always hope that with our products, prices,
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In recent years, Radioddity has better met the needs of wireless device buyers by
creating a secure shopping experience. We do this by offering the highest quality
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Our promise: to give you the best shopping experience
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customer service teams help us deliver on our promise to you and meet your every
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Contents
Overview of Radioddity................................................................................................................2
Product safety and RF exposure for portable radios.......................................................... 6
Notes on the use of the radio......................................................................................................6
What is in the box?........................................................................................................................8
Radio controls.................................................................................................................................8
General......................................................................................................................................... 10
Turning on the radio............................................................................................................... 10
Turning off the radio...............................................................................................................10
Adjust the volume................................................................................................................... 10
Using the battery..........................................................................................................................11
Inserting / removing the battery............................................................................................... 11
Charging the battery...................................................................................................................11
Antenna.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Connection of an external headset.........................................................................................12
Basic functions............................................................................................................................ 13
Selecting a Zone..........................................................................................................................13
Selection of a channel.................................................................................................................13
Receive and answer a group call............................................................................................... 13
Receiving group calls.............................................................................................................. 13
Answering a group call........................................................................................................... 13
Receiving and answering a private call..................................................................................... 14
Receiving a private call........................................................................................................... 14
Answering a private call..........................................................................................................14
All call feature.............................................................................................................................. 14
Receiving an all call................................................................................................................. 14
Initiating a call..............................................................................................................................15
Group call................................................................................................................................. 15
Private call................................................................................................................................ 15
All Call.......................................................................................................................................16
Using a speed dial key to send a call.................................................................................... 16
Emergency calls...........................................................................................................................16
Emergency mode........................................................................................................................ 16
Receiving emergency alarms................................................................................................. 17

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Answering an emergency alarm............................................................................................ 17
Send an emergency alarm......................................................................................................17
Emergency alarm followed by voice call...............................................................................18
Sending an emergency alarm then automatically activate the microphone....................19
Ending emergency mode....................................................................................................... 19
Menu operation.............................................................................................................................20
Contacts........................................................................................................................................20
Group call contacts................................................................................................................. 20
Private call contacts.................................................................................................................21
Call lists.........................................................................................................................................21
Checking IDs of new calls....................................................................................................... 21
View name or ID of missed calls............................................................................................22
Delete a call list........................................................................................................................22
Short messaging functions.........................................................................................................22
Sending a prepared short message...................................................................................... 22
Reading a received short message........................................................................................23
Reading a short message already sent................................................................................. 23
Deleting short messages........................................................................................................ 23
Sending a short message with just one touch..................................................................... 24
Management of short messages........................................................................................... 24
Encryption.................................................................................................................................... 24
Basic encryption.......................................................................................................................24
DTMF............................................................................................................................................ 25
Initiating a DTMF call.............................................................................................................. 25
Security......................................................................................................................................... 25
Disable a radio.........................................................................................................................25
Activate a radio........................................................................................................................25
Scan Lists...................................................................................................................................... 25
Scan types................................................................................................................................ 25
Start/Stop the scan function.................................................................................................. 26
Responding to transmissions found during scanning.........................................................26
Settings.........................................................................................................................................26
Information about the radio.................................................................................................. 26
Details about the set radio channel.......................................................................................... 27
TalkAround...............................................................................................................................27

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TOT........................................................................................................................................... 27
Setting transmit output power...............................................................................................28
Slot............................................................................................................................................ 29
CC (Colour Code).................................................................................................................... 29
GroupList.................................................................................................................................. 29
SQ..............................................................................................................................................30
SubCode...................................................................................................................................30
General settings...........................................................................................................................32
Zone..........................................................................................................................................32
Tone.......................................................................................................................................... 33
Others....................................................................................................................................... 33
Keypad lock..............................................................................................................................33
Backlight................................................................................................................................... 34
FreqDis......................................................................................................................................34
Startup display......................................................................................................................... 34
Volume keys.............................................................................................................................35
Function keys........................................................................................................................... 35
Reset to factory settings......................................................................................................... 36
Programming the GD-73............................................................................................................ 36
Introduction................................................................................................................................. 36
Let’s go......................................................................................................................................... 37
Installation of the USB drivers.................................................................................................... 37
Read Data.................................................................................................................................39
Write Data................................................................................................................................ 39
Function keys............................................................................................................................... 39
Encryption.................................................................................................................................... 39
Digital emergency system.......................................................................................................... 40
Preparation for DMR operation................................................................................................42
Overview.......................................................................................................................................42
Requesting a DMR radio ID........................................................................................................42
Digital contacts............................................................................................................................ 42
Digital RX Group..........................................................................................................................43
Channel settings.......................................................................................................................... 44
Bundling of channels into zones................................................................................................46
Transfer the codeplug to the radio........................................................................................... 47

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Firmware update for GD-73.......................................................................................................48
Limitations of PMR446............................................................................................................... 49
Appendix A – RF exposure limits and product safety for portable radio equipment
...........................................................................................................................................................50
Radio licence................................................................................................................................50
Operating instructions................................................................................................................ 50
Protect your hearing................................................................................................................... 51
Safe operation............................................................................................................................. 52
Cautions....................................................................................................................................52
Reducing risk............................................................................................................................52
Use of communication devices while driving.......................................................................52
Appendix B – Technical data....................................................................................................53
General......................................................................................................................................... 53
Transmitter................................................................................................................................... 53
Receiver........................................................................................................................................ 54
Appendix C – CE Certificate of Compliance........................................................................ 55
Product safety and RF exposure for portable radios
Before using the radio, please read this manual carefully. It
contains important instructions for the safe and proper use of
the radio and operating instructions for compliance with the
limits of RF energy exposure in accordance with applicable
national and international standards.
Notes on the use of the radio
Please read the following quick start guide, as failure to comply with these rules can
be dangerous or in violation of the law.
1. Observe local regulations before using this radio, as improper use may violate the
law.

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2. Turn off the radio before approaching flammable or potentially explosive
atmospheres.
3. Do not charge or replace the battery in flammable or potentially explosive
atmospheres.
4. Turn the radio off before you come near any areas with explosives.
5. Do not use a radio whose antenna is damaged, as touching the damaged
antenna may result in injury.
6. Do not try to disassemble the radio; any maintenance work should be carried out
by qualified technicians.
7. To prevent electromagnetic interference issues, turn the radio off in locations that
have signs displaying similar instructions to “Do not use wireless devices” or
“Turn cell / mobile phones off” such as inside hospitals and healthcare facilities.
8. Do not place the radio in the area of airbag deployment in vehicles so equipped.
9. Do not store the radio in direct sunlight or hot areas
10. When transmitting with the radio, keep the antenna at least 5cm away from your
body or face.
11. If the radio emits any smoke or burning smells, switch the radio off immediately
and remove it’s battery and contact your dealer.
12. Do not transmit for long periods as this may damage the radio or cause it to be
come hot enough to cause injury

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What is in the box?
Thank you for choosing a Radioddity radio. We recommend that you first check the
delivery contents listed in the following table before you dispose of the packaging. If
something is missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
As part of the Box you should also find the following items for use with your GD-73:
1 pcs GD-73 radio body
1 pcs Li-ion battery
1 pcs belt clip(with two screws)
1 pcs Programming cable（available for charging）
1 pcs power adapter
1 pcs earpiece
1 pcs user manual
Note:
Further accessories for your radio are available at: https://www.radioddity.com/
Radio controls

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Short and long presses of P1 and P2 can be assigned these functions in CPS:
1. No function
2. Radio Enable
3. Radio Check
4. Radio Disable
5. Power Level (not applicable to PMR & FRS versions of the radio)
6. Monitor
7. Emergency on
8. Emergency off
9. Zone select
10. Scan on/off
11. VOX on/off
12. One Touch Access 1
13. One Touch Access 2
14. One Touch Access 3
15. One Touch Access 4
16. One Touch Access 5
17. BER display
18. Repeater/Talk Around
19. Lone Worker
20. 1750Hz tone burst transmit
21. CallSwell